Allentown Police Say Man Was Sad, Drank, Fired Shot

December 07, 1990|The Morning Call

An Allentown man despondent over his mother's health and the loss of his job was arrested yesterday after firing a rifle through his door, police said.

Michael Lubiscak, 43, of 232 N. 10th St. was arraigned on charges of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and discharging a firearm after the 2 p.m. incident, according to Capt. Anthony Marakovits.

Lubiscak was laid off from his job about two months ago and was upset over his mother's leg amputation, police said.

He fired one shot from his Remington .308-caliber rifle through his door, police said, adding that he had been drinking.